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Café and Concessions Manager Convention Centre Jobs in Vancouver, Canada at EmergencyMD
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Café and Concessions Manager
At Sodexo Live!, we take pride in crafting exceptional events at the most prestigious venues on the planet and creating lasting memories for fans, visitors, guests and team members. Working with Sodexo Live! is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. Here, you’ll build a career where ‘everyday’ is anything but normal.
Our experiences are unique, and so are our people. Bring your personality, your background and your desire to delight others. In return, we’ll give you all you need to thrive. After giving it all, you’ll return home knowing that you’ve played your part in creating a truly unforgettable moment.
Location
We are seeking a Café and Concessions Manager under the Food and Beverage Operations for our Vancouver Convention Centre operation in Vancouver, BC.
Unit Description
Sodexo Live! is the Official Supplier of Food and Beverage Services to the Vancouver Convention Centre. Located on Vancouver’s waterfront with a dramatic mountain backdrop, the award‑winning Vancouver Convention Centre offers one of the most beautiful settings in the world. As British Columbia’s flagship convention center, the facility hosts more than 500 events and welcomes hundreds of thousands of attendees each year, while generating significant economic activity for the Province.
Job
Overview
The Café and Concessions Manager is responsible for leading the Café and Concessions operations team to provide the best possible guest experience and delivery of service in all Café and Concessions Outlet locations. These locations include LOT
185 Café, Coal Harbour Café East, and event specific Express Concession Outlets located throughout the venue.
Reporting to the Director of Food & Beverage Service Operations, the Café and Concessions Manager will collaborate on developing, communicating and implementing short and long‑term business strategies to drive F&B Café and Concessions sales revenue and meet or exceed the unit’s overall financial goals. They will maximize sales by ensuring that guests receive an exceptional overall experience and that service expectations are met or exceeded within all unit outlets.
The Café and Concessions Manager will contribute to Sodexo Live!’s goal to be #1 in Event Hospitality through the performance of activities geared toward the creation of an energized and positive work environment for Café and Concessions department employees.
Essential Responsibilities
- Maximize Sodexo Live!’s F&B Café and Concessions revenue and operational excellence through implementation and oversight of systems and policies related to café and concessions operations.
- Build and maintain relationships with team members, customers, stakeholders, and industry partners offering professional and engaging service.
- Collaborate with Senior Leadership team on special projects aimed at process improvements and business innovation.
- Liaise with Culinary and Catering teams to determine menu offerings/positioning for the Café and Concessions outlets.
- Ensure that policies and procedures for processing customer transactions are adhered to.
- Ensure compliance of food handling, cleanliness and liquor control as per the Regulatory requirements and company policies.
- Contribute to goal of making Sodexo Live! #1 in Event Hospitality and the #1 Employer of Choice through personal commitment and leading by example.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications / Skills
- Bachelor’s degree and/or appropriate combination of education and experience to support on‑the‑job effectiveness.
- A minimum of 4 years previous leadership experience within a diverse food and beverage environment, to include management of a large team and focus on exceptional client and customer service.
- Venue catering/Café and Concessions experience and multi‑site experience strongly preferred, as this position will have responsibility over multiple locations including cafés, coffee shops, bistros and convenience locations.
- Strong working knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and general workplace safety standards with knowledge of Health Department requirements.
- Provincial Certification for Responsible Alcohol Service and Food Safety…
Title: Café and Concessions Manager Convention Centre
Company: EmergencyMD
Location: Vancouver, Canada
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